Heavy Equipment Technician / Diesel Mechanic Specialist

Barloworld Equipment provides total solutions in earthmoving equipment, materials handling, power systems and related equipment in 10 countries in Southern Africa. As the appointed Caterpillar dealer in the region, Barloworld Equipment supplies equipment, parts and service to customers in the mining, construction, handling, agricultural and energy industries. Barloworld Equipment Zambia Limited is looking for suitably qualified individuals based on the requirements stated below to apply for the position of:

Job Purpose

To perform planned and breakdown repairs, services, and maintenance on earthmoving equipment and components, to supplier standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities or duties

• Quickly and efficiently diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs, services, and maintenance on earthmoving equipment on customer sites or at the BWE site.
• Compile accurate customer machine analysis and reports, including Machine Inspection Reports (MIRS) and Technical Analysis Reports (TAs).
• Maintain a professional image when representing BWE.
• Ensure safe work practices.
• Control contamination.
• Handle own administration (e.g., labor booking, service reports, part returns, expenses).
• Consistently ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are accurately maintained.

Qualifications or requirements

• Full Grade 12 certificate with not less than 5 credits.
• An Advanced Technician Certificate /Diploma – Heavy Equipment Repair, Auto Electrician, or Diesel Mechanic.
• Registered member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Experience needed

• Not less than 5 years of relevant work experience in mining, construction, or energy industries.

Any other provided details

• CAT machines exposure & A Millwright/ Dual qualification will be an added advantage.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Machine-specific technical knowledge and skills.
• Good Technical report writing.
• Basic business and financial understanding.
• Computer Literacy (SIS, STW & ET) knowledge. Applicable product knowledge.
• Hands on with minimum supervision.
• NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Quickly and efficiently diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs, services, and maintenance on earthmoving equipment on customer sites or at the BWE site.
• Compile accurate customer machine analysis and reports, including Machine Inspection Reports (MIRS) and Technical Analysis Reports (TAs).
• Maintain a professional image when representing BWE.
• Ensure safe work practices.
• Control contamination.
• Handle own administration (e.g., labor booking, service reports, part returns, expenses).
• Consistently ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are accurately maintained.

Skills

• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Machine-specific technical knowledge and skills.
• Good Technical report writing.
• Basic business and financial understanding.
• Computer Literacy (SIS, STW & ET) knowledge. Applicable product knowledge.
• Hands on with minimum supervision.

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 certificate with not less than 5 credits.
• An Advanced Technician Certificate /Diploma – Heavy Equipment Repair, Auto Electrician, or Diesel Mechanic.
• Registered member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

How to Apply

Job application procedure
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Candidates that meet the minimum requirements should submit their applications with certified copies of certificates and updated current curriculum vitae, by mail, scanned as a multi-page document (pdf), not later than the closing date on 14th September 2026.

Applications should be sent

Subject: HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS/DIESEL MECHANIC SPECIALISTS (insert location) – JOB APPLICATION

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.